L.U. 131 (i,rtb,rts,se&spa), KALAMAZOO, MI — The work outlook remains steady in Kalamazoo, and several projects should be starting this summer. The Gun Lake Casino project is continuing into the summer. The project has the first six floors enclosed, and the rest is open. The aquadome is a shell with lots of underground work. We appreciate the warmer days of spring.
The Retirees’ Christmas party was a lot of fun, with 50 members and their spouses attending. The Kalamazoo Jan. 31 annual party (1-31 Day) was also lots of fun at One Well Brewing.
Organizer Ryan Lewis has successfully organized 25 highly qualified nonunion journeymen and apprentices. Membership development is the only way we can have enough members to successfully fill all the requirements in the next year.
Negotiations are continuing, and committee members Jon Current, Leroy Crabtree, Tim Haydon, Terry Clark and I are working hard to get the best contract to serve the membership. The committee is creative in their problem-solving methods during the negotiating process.
Morris A. Applebey, B.M.
